What is the severity of CVE-1999-1422?

CVE-1999-1422 is considered a local vulnerability that can lead to the execution of Trojan horse programs.

How do I fix CVE-1999-1422?

To fix CVE-1999-1422, remove the current directory (.) from the PATH environment variable configuration.

Who is affected by CVE-1999-1422?

CVE-1999-1422 affects users of Slackware 3.4 and possibly other versions with default configurations.

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-1999-1422?

The potential risks include local users executing malicious programs, which could compromise system security.

Is CVE-1999-1422 a known issue in other Linux distributions?

CVE-1999-1422 primarily affects Slackware, but similar path vulnerabilities could be present in other distributions with default configurations.

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CVE-1999-1422

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

2/1/1999

12/9/2001

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-1422

First published: Sat Jan 02 1999(Updated: )

The default configuration of Slackware 3.4, and possibly other versions, includes . (dot, the current directory) in the PATH environmental variable, which could allow local users to create Trojan horse programs that are inadvertently executed by other users.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Slackware Slackware Linux	=3.4
Slackware Slackware Linux	=2.0.35
Slackware Linux	=2.0.35
Slackware Linux	=3.4

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What is the severity of CVE-1999-1422?
CVE-1999-1422 is considered a local vulnerability that can lead to the execution of Trojan horse programs.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1422?
To fix CVE-1999-1422, remove the current directory (.) from the PATH environment variable configuration.
Who is affected by CVE-1999-1422?
CVE-1999-1422 affects users of Slackware 3.4 and possibly other versions with default configurations.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-1999-1422?
The potential risks include local users executing malicious programs, which could compromise system security.
Is CVE-1999-1422 a known issue in other Linux distributions?
CVE-1999-1422 primarily affects Slackware, but similar path vulnerabilities could be present in other distributions with default configurations.

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